Extra council funds will be used to install Bryn Williams’s bistro in Porth Eirias at Colwyn Bay.

The Great British Menu winner has led Conwy County Council on a tumultuous 11-month courtship since his eatery plans were announced last September.

After finally signing a lease 10 weeks ago, the Denbigh-born chef has requested alterations to the interior design of the watersports complex before he moves in.

Conwy County Council, which this week moved to deny rumours Bryn had cancelled the deal, will consider a report at a scrutiny meeting on August 4 over the cost of structural changes.

A spokeswoman for the council said: “On July 8, Conwy’s cabinet members agreed to the leader’s request that a report on Porth Eirias be presented to the scrutiny committee.

"This was to be followed up by cabinet at the earliest opportunity.

“Considerable time and energy has been invested over the past two years to bring the bistro business to this new development.

“However, additional funding is required to carry out the structural changes and fit-out of the premises, and councillors will be asked to consider the additional financial outlay implications for Conwy County Council.”

She added: “The council has not had any communication from Bryn Williams to advise us that he intends to withdraw from the lease.”

The precise amount the council is being asked to consider has not yet been released.

Bryn Williams was announced to run the bistro by September 2013 but in spring this year, there had been no movement at the watersports complex and Bryn had not officially signed a lease.

On May 1, a contract between Conwy Council and Bryn was finally signed, with no release date given but the key summer months are quickly flying by.